John shares the factors that have helped him be successful, which include being a good communicator both verbally and in writing, raising his hand to help, and being willing to try new things.  He also discusses how, early in his career, he learned from the successful people around him to approach problem solving by asking positive questions.  In building his network, John believes developing a track record of being honest with the people you do business with, in terms of what you're going to deliver, really speaks volumes.